Date: 06/29/2009

Number: 1

We have noticed one or more Monarchs (Danaus plexippus) passing through our back yard nearly every day during the past week. They will nectar briefly, then leave.

Today a female was observed lingering and laying eggs on tropical milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) which we grow as an annual. We have several plants of this species in containers on the deck. In the early evening we counted more than 50 eggs. They were not there on Sunday. We check every afternoon.

Courtesy of Carolina Leps

Cary, NC

Latitude: 35.8 Longitude: -78.8

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